IT'S a case of here we go again tonight for Chasetown as the non-league minnows once again attempt to reach the dizzying heights of the third round of the FA Cup.

IT'S a case of here we go again tonight for Chasetown as the non-league minnows once again attempt to reach the dizzying heights of the third round of the FA Cup.

The Scholars face Port Vale in a replay at their own ground following the 1-1 draw at Vale Park just over a week ago, with the prize of a plum home draw against Cardiff City on offer to the winners.

The club, and community as a whole, was already gripped by FA Cup fever in the build up to the first tie.

But the excitement and buzz has increased as the prospect of reaching the third round for the first time in the history of the club - the smallest left in the competition - draws near.

Workers have been grafting round the clock to erect an extension to the grandstand of the Scholars Ground and complete other necessary improvements for the big game.

Chief executive Mike Joiner said, despite the disappointment of not having the game screened live on Sky TV and missing out on a bumper pay bonus, everyone was looking forward to the game.

He said: "The match itself is the biggest in the history of the club and certainly the biggest in my 42 years here.

"It really is our cup final and, like the first game, we are still massive underdogs, considering we are six divisions below them.

"I have so many people around me working hard to ensure everything is right for the game. It is unlikely we will make any profit from the match but the game has certainly raised the profile of the club. I've experienced many highs and lows here but the last few seasons have been particularly great and that is thanks to everyone, both on and off the pitch who has pulled together.

"But, hopefully, we will have another day like it in the next round and everyone will be keeping everything crossed to help make that happen."

Ward councillor Paul Atkins, who played for the club in its early years in the 50s, will once again be cheering his team on.

He said: "I really can't explain the feeling and the buzz around the club. The team has done such a wonderful job and it has given a massive boost to the whole community."